Trump Dances and Lip-Synchs To National Anthem at Arlington National Cemetery (illegal, soldiers)

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by Suburban_Guy

While I agree he should have stood still at attention, it's not that huge of a deal as some are making it. It's not like they were playing Taps.

The occasion was a solemn remembrance for those who lost their lives in service of this country. Essentially a solemn moment of silence. He demonstrated a complete lack of empathy. He really is either clueless or senile - or both.

[moneill]

Maybe not a big deal, but totally inappropriate.

He's just so awkward.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Where is it said that you must stay still, not enjoy yourself....he is not in the military......

So just WHAT was he doing that was actually a display of patriotism?


BTW, what US Code says about proper behavior during the playing of the anthem: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/301

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Where is it said that you must stay still, not enjoy yourself....he is not in the military......

Okay, not statesman like but maybe next time Trump can spray silly string around too.

(I'm surprised Trump didn't yell out, "play ball!" when the national anthem was over.)

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by jojajn

You consider patriotism to be smiling and behaving in a jovial manner during the National Anthem at a Memorial event meant to pay respect to our fallen?

Have you ever been to a military funeral? I was in charge of the burial detail while in Alaska (92-94), what people do during is up to them, as disgusted as I was (a few times)....it's their choice....not yours not mine, not anyone but them....who they are means nothing.....

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by burdell

So just WHAT was he doing that was actually a display of patriotism?

Singing and enjoying.....death to some does not mean crying...does it?

Originally Posted by jojajn

Okay, not statesman like but maybe next time Trump can spray silly string around too.

Maybe he should have been on his knee's, crying in the fetal position? Would that have been better?

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

Singing and enjoying.....death to some does not mean crying...does it?

Death of our fallen should not mean singing and enjoying.

[Timmyy]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

Have you ever been to a military funeral? I was in charge of the burial detail while in Alaska (92-94), what people do during is up to them, as disgusted as I was (a few times)....it's their choice....not yours not mine, not anyone but them....who they are means nothing.....

This wasn't a funeral. It was a remembrance. Respect is required.

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by chucksnee

Singing and enjoying.....death to some does not mean crying...does it?



Maybe he should have been on his knee's, crying in the fetal position? Would that have been better?

No, just behaving in a respectful manner will do. We are honoring our fallen.

[Ariadne22]

Where is it said that you must stay still, not enjoy yourself....he is not in the military......

Say What??? He is their COMMANDER IN CHIEF. The living poor souls now in the military have to follow this clueless creep. "Enjoying" oneself at a solemn ceremony of remembrance for the hundreds of thousands who have fallen IS disrespectful.